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2023

Absa Group Announces Net Zero Targets as Part of Broader Sustainability/Sustainable Finance Goals

Absa’s leading role in sustainable financing supports move towards zero emissions as the Group makes significant strides in meeting renewable energy loan targets. Johannesburg, 24 March 2023: Absa Group, Africa’s...

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2023

Absa Group Reports Strong Earnings; Remains Well Positioned for Growth

*Salient points Revenue increased 15% to R98.9 billion Operating costs rose 7% to R50.9 billion Cost-to-income ratio improved to 51.5% from 55.2% Pre-provision profit increased 25% to R48 billion Impairments...

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2023

Turning dreams into reality for South Africa’s future leaders

Technology has changed the way we learn and accelerated the speed at which things work. In today's workplace and educational setting, laptops have become a requirement and while this is...

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2023

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decision to grey list South Africa

Absa’s position on the grey listing of South Africa by FATF While the decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to place South Africa on its so-called 'grey list’...

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2023

Turning dreams into reality for South Africa’s future leaders

Technology has changed the way we learn and accelerated the speed at which things work. In today's workplace and educational setting, laptops have become a requirement and while this is...

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2023

Your opinion matters

As a valued Absa customer, your views and insights are crucial in our efforts to develop products and services that will meet your needs and simplify your banking. That’s why...

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2023

Absa Group to list its ordinary shares on A2X Markets

Absa Group Limited will list its ordinary shares for trade on A2X Markets from 2 February 2023. Absa Group will retain its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and...

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2023

A message from Amenda Makhetha to observe Data Privacy Day

Absa’s Journey Over the years, we have embedded Data Privacy frameworks, policies, processes, and procedures to protect personal information and to support compliance with data protection requirements across all our...

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2022

Absa appoints Group Executives in People Function

Absa Group Ltd. today announced the appointment of three Group executives, with effect 1 January 2023, signalling further progress in its ambition to create a winning, talented and diverse team....

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2022

Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.6 points, up from 50 in October

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose firmly back into expansionary terrain in November. The index rose to 52.6 points, up from 50 in October and an average level of...

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